The 2004 Santa Clara Vanguard show, “Attraction: The Music of Scheherazade”, was a memorable contribution to Vanguard’s storytelling legacy, and for that reason, remains a fan favorite to this day. Timestamps: 1:20: The Magic of Scheherazade 4:50: The Show Poster 6:15: Colorguard Perspectives 10:37: Hornline Perspectives 16:30: Percussion Perspectives/Winning High Drums 24:35: The Magic Carpet […]
Back again for 2025, the Backyard Brawl is a friendly competition as well as a celebration of tradition, friendship, and the incredible drum corps community. Last year, we surged ahead of The Cavaliers at the very end of the contest, bringing in a phenominal $44,683 in donations as compared to The Cavaliers $43,046. We’re looking […]
The sophomore season of DCI’s All-Age Class is shaping up to be an exciting one, with a new World Championships format that will increase performance opportunities for participating ensembles on the horizon. The momentum from last year’s inaugural season under the DCI umbrella has fueled enthusiasm, with record-breaking recruitment numbers and renewed energy among competitors.
We’re waving bye to March! Let’s take a dive and see what exactly our performers have been up to this last month.
Take a moment of your day to pause and watch a video of our K-Crew making our famous Pizza Bagels!
There’s really nothing like the brass sounds that fill up the air in March – take a look back at our March Brass Rehearsal!
In this special bonus episode, Stephen McCarrick and Anne Turner sit down with Julie Davila, renowned percussion educator, composer, adjudicator, and newly appointed Judge Administrator for Drum Corps International (DCI). Julie shares her remarkable journey through the marching arts, from her early passion for percussion and transformative years at the University of North Texas to […]
Join us this week on On A Water Break as we wrap up Women’s History Month with an incredible panel of talented women from the marching arts! Hosts Stephen McCarrick, Trish O’Shea, Cynthia Bernard, Beth Beccone, and Anne Turner lead a dynamic conversation filled with insightful tips, exciting news, and passionate discussions.
Find out why some of our members chose to march with us in 2025.
The Bluecoats Fellowship is an honors program for early-career designers in the marching arts. It serves as an incubator that expands access to the world of marching band, color guard, and drum corps design. The program includes a paid residency at Bluecoats Spring Training & mentorship with the Bluecoats design team. Today, we’re excited to […]
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